There are 11 ways to get from Cambridge to Ayr by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly London Stansted Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
best- Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane STN - GLA
- Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
4h 19m£51–162Bus to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Parkside to Airport Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
- Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus
5h 48m£43–163Train
- Take the train from Cambridge to Peterboroughtrain
- Take the train from Peterborough to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
7h 37m£149–268Bus
- Take the bus from Parkside to Coach Stationbus 727 / ...
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus A6
- Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
12h 31m£59–117Drive 347.1 mi
- Drive from Cambridge to Ayrcar 347.1 mi
6h 8m£85–123Bus to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
- Take the bus from Parkside to Airport Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
- Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
5h 3m£57–169Fly London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
- Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
- Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus
5h 4m£45–156Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
- Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
- Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
5h 24m£126–426Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
- Take the train from Cambridge to Farringdontrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
- Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
5h 48m£123–385Train, bus
- Take the train from Cambridge to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the bus from West Campbell Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
8h 56m£183–335Train via Leeds
- Take the train from Cambridge to Peterboroughtrain
- Take the train from Peterborough to Leedstrain
- Take the train from Leeds to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinlecktrain
10h 3m£135–237
Cambridge to Ayr by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Ayr is to bus which costs £55 - £120 and takes 12h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Ayr is to fly and train which takes 4h 19m and costs £50 - £170.
No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge to Ayr station. However, there are services departing from Parkside and arriving at Ayr Bus Station via Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Cambridge and arriving at Ayr via Peterborough, Edinburgh Waverley and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.
The distance between Cambridge and Ayr is 398 miles. The road distance is 349.1 miles.
The best way to get from Cambridge to Ayr without a car is to train which takes 7h 37m and costs £140 - £270.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Cambridge to Ayr, including transfers.
Cambridge to Ayr bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Parkside station.
Cambridge to Ayr train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cambridge station.
The best way to get from Cambridge to Ayr is to train which takes 7h 37m and costs £140 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £120 and takes 12h 31m.
What companies run services between Cambridge, England and Ayr, Scotland?
You can take a train from Cambridge to Ayr via Peterborough, Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 7h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parkside to Ayr Bus Station via Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 12h 31m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London City Airport to Glasgow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £70–250
Flights from London City Airport to Glasgow Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- £70–250
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–250
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Airport via Derry
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £230–430
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–250
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–26
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–26
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–26
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–26
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Carlisle to Auchinleck
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Parkside to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–14
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–19
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Parkside to Airport Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–18
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Parkside to Airport Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–18
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Cambridge to Ayr bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.
Cambridge to Ayr train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Peterborough station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Ayr is 349 miles. It takes approximately 6h 8m to drive from Cambridge to Ayr.
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